Final Update: The grades have been posted.Final exam results: Average 156.5/200; Median 164; StdDev 28.9.
Have a great Winter break!
Unfortunately, no one can be told what the
Matrix is. You have to see it for yourself.
--Morpheus
Final Update: The grades have been posted.
Final exam results: Average 156.5/200; Median 164; StdDev 28.9.
Have a great Winter break!
Fall 2017
Important: If you are planning to do a Math concentration, you must take Math 217, not Math 417. Math 217 is more advanced.
See our mini-catalog of all Math Courses below 600.
Prerequisite: Three semesters of calculus, such as the sequence Math 115-116-215 or its equivalent.
Homework is important!
There will be approximately 10 problem sets, posted below.
You can hand in your assignments either in class or at my office
(4854 East Hall) by 5:00pm of the date due--usually a Monday.
The first homework set will be due on Monday, September 18.
Depending on the number of hours allotted to the grader, it is
possible that not all assigned homework problems will be graded.
NO LATE HOMEWORK!
Collaboration on the homework is fine, but each person is responsible for writing up his or her own solutions.Exams:
Students with verified disabilities: If you think you need an accommodation for a disability, please let me know as soon as possible. In particular, a Verified Individualized Services and Accommodations (VISA) form must be provided to me at least two weeks prior to the need for a test accommodation. VISA forms are issued by the Services for Students with Disabilities Office (G664 Haven Hall).
Grades: will be weighted as follows
40%(Final) + 20%(Exam 1) + 20%(Exam 2) + 20%(Homework)
Your lowest homework set score will be dropped.
Reminder: Hour Exam #1 will be given on October 11 in class.
It will cover Chapters 1, 2 and 3 (except 3.4).
You will be allowed to use one sheet of notes (one side only!)
during the exam, but no books, calculators, or other devices.
Extra Office Hour on Tuesday Oct. 10, 4:30-5:30
Reminder: Hour Exam #2 will be given on Nov. 15 in class.
It will cover Chapters 5 and 6 (except 5.5).
The format will be similar to the first exam:
one sheet of notes (one side only!)
will be allowed during the exam, but no books, calculators,
or other devices.
Extra Office Hour on Tuesday Nov. 14, 4:30-5:30.
The Final Exam will cover Chps. 1-7 and 8.1-2 (omit 4, 5.5, and 7.4),
but roughly half of it will focus on the new material.
You will be allowed one sheet of notes (both sides this time),
and as usual, no books, calculators, or other devices.
My office hours for the remainder of this term:
Mon 12/11 3-4; Wed 12/13 11-12; Fri 12/15 3-4; Mon 12/18 3-4
Final Exam Location: 1084 East Hall.
Update: The homework sets have been taken offline.
Note that a few of these problems (with answers) are in the book. To get full credit for solving problems, you must explain your reasoning.I plan to post homework solutions and exam solutions over on the UM canvas portal.
Problem Set 1 / due Mon., 18 September / solutions have been postedProblem Set 2 / due Mon., 25 September / solutions have been posted
Problem Set 3 / due Mon., 2 October / solutions have been posted
Problem Set 4 / due Mon., 9 October / solutions have been posted
Problem Set 5 / due Mon., 23 October / solutions have been posted
Problem Set 6 / due Mon., 30 October / solutions have been posted
Problem Set 7 / due Mon., 6 November / solutions have been posted
Problem Set 8 / due Mon., 13 November / solutions have been posted
Problem Set 9 / due Wed., 29 November / solutions have been posted
Problem Set 10 / due Wed., 6 December / solutions have been posted
Problem Set 11 / do not hand in; not to be graded / solutions have been posted